{"id":959361,"date":"2026-11-05T14:30:12","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T14:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/959361\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T14:30:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T14:30:12","slug":"daily-bean-bruins-gameday-hellebuyck-letter-to-winnipeg-sharks-hold-players-only","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/959361\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Bean: Bruins Gameday; Hellebuyck Letter to Winnipeg; Sharks Hold Players-Only"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s a battle of the black and gold as the Boston Bruins<\/a> take on the Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> for the first of three meetings this season later tonight.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Bruins are playing the first of their two road games this month. They will take on the Penguins, who have lost their last three, tonight before flying home for a game on Sunday against the Panthers. Frederic Brunet is expected to return to the lineup<\/a> after skating on the third pair at practice yesterday, and Matt Poitras<\/a> is a game-time decision after breaking his nose on Monday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Elsewhere around the league, Connor Hellebuyck posted a letter to Jets fans explaining his reasons for the trade request. The Sharks held a players-only meeting after their 7-2 loss in Los Angeles last night. Gary Bettman spoke in Pittsburgh, and there\u2019s more on Detroit\u2019s two players on the trade market.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Happy Thursday, catch up on Bruins and league news in today\u2019s Daily Bean<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Boston Bruins<\/p>\n

GAMEDAY<\/a>: The Bruins (11-4-1) are in Pittsburgh for the first of three meetings against the Penguins (5-8-2) this season. The Bruins are coming off a sweep of a two-game homestand, while the Penguins have lost their last three. However, four of the Bruins\u2019 five losses have come on the road, and the Penguins are 4-2-1 at PPG Paints Arena.\u00a0<\/p>\n

PRACTICE<\/a>: The Bruins skated in Brighton yesterday before heading to Pennsylvania. Matt Poitras<\/a> skated in a bubble, and Frederic Brunet<\/a> skated on the third pair alongside Mason Lohrei<\/a>. Marco Sturm<\/a> said, \u201cWe\u2019ll see,\u201d when asked about the plan for Poitras.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jeremy Swayman<\/a> also showed off his setup for the 12 Hometown Remix<\/a> games.<\/p>\n

NEXT UP: The Bruins will not hold a morning skate today. Marco Sturm will meet with the media in Pittsburgh approximately 90 minutes before puckdrop. They are scheduled to travel home after the game and have the day off on Friday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

NHL News & National Hockey Now<\/p>\n

New Jersey Hockey Now<\/a>: When he got to Newark, Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> delayed his message to Winnipeg fans out of respect for the Heritage Classic. He posted a letter to Jets fans on his Instagram yesterday, saying that \u201csome very challenging circumstances involving my family\u201d were part of the reason he requested a trade.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hellebuyck and the Devils visit Winnipeg on Nov. 10.\u00a0<\/p>\n

San Jose Hockey Now<\/a>: The Sharks fell 7-2 to the Kings in LA last night. After the game, the Sharks players held a players-only meeting. Neither Macklin Celebrini<\/a> nor Keifer Sherwood<\/a> shared much about the meeting with the media afterward. Sheng Peng has more from the Sharks locker room.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Hockey Now<\/a>: Ticket prices are up, and overall league attendance has been down thus far. Gary Bettman was in Pittsburgh for Tuesday\u2019s game against the Golden Knights, and he dismissed attendance concerns, saying \u201coverall attendance is up.\u201d He also erred on the side of caution when expansion came up, which does not bode well for a 33rd team ahead of the next Board of Governors meeting (Dec. 10-11).\u00a0<\/p>\n

TSN<\/a>: Dylan Larkin<\/a> does not appear interested in expanding or changing his trade list, reports Pierre LeBrun. The Bruins are one of many teams on the outside looking in, but LeBrun said that Larkin\u2019s camp seems to be set on the 10 teams they have.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Dec. 1 deadline for Simon Edvinsson<\/a> to sign a contract and remain eligible to play in the NHL this season is also less than a month away. Darren Dreger reported that the Red Wings still see \u201ca glimmer of hope, maybe a slight possibility\u201d that Edvinsson stays, but they \u201ckeep looking for the perfect package.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Florida Hockey Now<\/a>: The Florida Panthers are 9-5-2 and sit fifth in the Atlantic Division. However, they are 0-3-0 against teams in the division. The Panthers went 23-5-1 against the Red Wings from 2019-20 through last season, but they fell flat on Monday and lost 5-3.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Panthers are in Boston on Sunday afternoon.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sportsnet<\/a>: Evander Kane<\/a> is \u201cvery close\u201d to signing in the KHL, and according to agent Dan Milstein, an announcement is coming \u201cover the next couple of days or so.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s NHL Schedule<\/p>\n

Mammoth at Canadiens \u2013 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

Bruins at Penguins \u2013 7:00 PM (NESN; CA: SN)<\/p>\n

Golden Knights at Red Wings \u2013 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

Blackhawks at Lightning \u2013 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

Blues at Devils \u2013 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

Hurricanes at Islanders \u2013 7:00 PM (US: ESPN+, Hulu; CA: SN+)<\/p>\n

Flyers at Rangers \u2013 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

Stars at Blue Jackets \u2013 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

Canucks at Jets \u2013 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

Ducks at Oilers \u2013 8:00 PM<\/p>\n

Predators at Avalanche \u2013 9:30 PM (US: ESPN+, Hulu; CA: SN+)<\/p>\n

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